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2017 Map of Toltec Mesa

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Toltec Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Toltec and its surroundings in Rio Arriba County sit at the high-elevation boundary where the Rio Grande National Forest of Colorado meets New Mexico's Carson National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic descent of the Rio de los Pinos through the Toltec Gorge and Toltec Canyon, a corridor that historically facilitated high-altitude transit.

Topographical detail highlights a complex network of canyons and mesas, including Toltec Mesa and Osier Mesa. For hikers and researchers, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is clearly delineated as it traverses Brazos Ridge. Numerous water features such as Escondido Cr and N Largo Tank signify the importance of water management in this high-desert forest environment, while forest roads like FDR 87 provide a trace of modern access through the remote Osha Canyon.